Operations Associate

Core One seeks an Operations Associate to provide administrative, analytical, and operational support across key Company functions, including Contracts, Financial Planning & Analysis, Security, and Information Technology. This position supports the execution of departmental priorities, contributes to process improvement initiatives, maintains operational records and reporting, and performs a variety of activities that keep the business running efficiently. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, a genuine willingness to learn, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role offers broad exposure to operational functions, with the opportunity to develop deeper expertise in one or more disciplines over time. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Support operational activities across Contracts, Financial Planning & Analysis, Security, and Information Technology as assigned. Prepare, maintain, and organize operational records, reports, trackers, and documentation. Support onboarding, offboarding, personnel actions, visitor requests, access requests, and other administrative processes. Assist with contract administration, including maintaining contract files, tracking deliverables, monitoring reporting requirements, and supporting document preparation. Support Financial Planning & Analysis through data collection, report preparation, labor tracking, staffing analysis, and other analytical tasks. Assist Security personnel with clearance administration, visit requests, training records, compliance documentation, inspections, and related activities. Support Information Technology operations through asset tracking, account administration, inventory management, documentation maintenance, and coordination with internal and external support providers. Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive company, personnel, contractual, financial, and security-related information. Perform other duties as assigned in support of Operations objectives. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 0–2 years of professional experience in administrative, operational, analytical, or business support functions. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and business concepts. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Contract Management, Security Studies, or a related field. Active Secret clearance or higher. Salary Range: $60,000 – $70,000 About Core OneOur mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational, and technical solutions to our Nation’s most complex national security challenges. To achieve that mission, Core One puts people first and is made up of outstanding professionals from across the national security community. Because we’re committed to attracting top talent, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance. Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. __PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT __PRESENT __PRESENT__PRESENT